Legislative Office Building, Room 4113
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Christopher.Lyddy@cga.ct.gov
3 Smoke Rise Ridge
Newtown, CT 06470
Dear Neighbors:
The 2011 legislative session moved Connecticut forward with the passage of bills designed to support you and your families. While I spent time working on several statewide issues, much of my time this session was spent working with town officials and my colleagues in the legislature, as well as Newtown residents, to address many situations and concerns specific to our community.
I am energized by the collaborative nature of our first selectwoman and my Republican colleagues in the legislature. Together, we achieved great things for our community, and we will continue to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and work together to implement a vision for our community and state.
In order to do this, the State must continue to examine its tax and spending habits to ensure that communities like Newtown are not hurt. While still an imperfect budget, Newtown faired well this session in that we will receive more funding as a town than in years past, education will maintain level funding, and school projects continue to move forward with the aid and support of the State.
While there is much to be done with regards to how we budget and account for statewide expenses, the State took two major steps to ensure transparency and accountability. First, Governor Malloy, through an executive order, implemented Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to state government. Second, the State implemented a program to track all state expenses. It is now available to the public at www.transparency.ct.gov.
As we look ahead to the future, fiscal challenges remain. While I am truly optimistic about Connecticut's economic recovery, I remain realistic about the absolute necessity to prevent wasteful spending, limit borrowing and keep taxes in check. I will continue to work towards those goals as your voice in the State Capitol. Please continue to contact me with your questions and concerns.
All my best,
Christopher Lyddy, State Representative
Current News & Issues
January 18, 2012
FORUM ON COLLEGE AID, PLANNING
Rep. Christopher Lyddy, a member of the legislature's Education Committee, is urging students and parents to attend College Goal Sunday, a forum on planning and financing for college, to be held Jan. 29 at various locations around the state, including Danbury. READ MORE
January 17, 2012
FORMER EMT, AMBULANCE COMPANY SETTLE
For more than a decade, former emergency medical technician Joe Tomaso fought for workers' compensation benefits and medical care to treat the hepatitis C he claims he contracted while on the job. Besides the pain and suffering he has endured while living with the disease, Tomaso said the battle for coverage has cost him his home, his marriage and nearly his life. READ MORE
December 30, 2011
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES STEAP GRANTS FOR NEWTOWN, OTHER TOWNS
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today visited Newtown and five other Connecticut communities to announce Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) funds for capital projects. READ MORE
December 20, 2011
EDUCATION REFORM INITIATIVE FOR 2012
Rep. Christopher Lyddy praised Gov. Dannel P. Malloy Tuesday for asking Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor to develop legislative proposals for 2012 that will transform Connecticut into a model for creating academic excellence for all. READ MORE
December 19, 2011
LEADERSHIP HONORED
Rep. Chris Lyddy has been honored by the Connecticut Community Providers Association for his leadership in supporting community providers who help residents throughout the state. READ MORE
November 18, 2011
CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS GIVES 100% ON ANNUAL SCORECARD
The annual environmental scorecard grades state lawmakers based on how they vote on significant environmental legislation. READ MORE
